Brionne’s latest album, Donatella

Donatella, Brionne’s latest release is a future classic that many may not recognize in the current time. The reason for the sincere statement is simple: the amount of creativity blended with the homage to the golden area of hip hop and a contemporary aura, shaken not stirred. Maturity in artistry is also present in Donatella, it continues to flaunt Brionne’s talent and it adds a nice polished finish. Although nothing is impossible, it is impossible for one to be a true hip hop head and deny Brionne’s authenticity.

As I examine the cover art, Donatella refuses to escape my thoughts and I couldn’t help but to make the comparison to the famous Italian, Renaissance sculptor Donatello ( initially I thought about Donatello from TMMT but I noticed nothing in relation to that). Donatello was not only known for his famous sculpture of David, his art was known to be “ the bridge between classic and modern art”. The detail of his work is to never to be forgotten as it reaches across the generations. In comparison, Donatella seems to be Brionne’s exquisite body of work that sets bar higher for exceptionally raw flows.

Following the beautiful classical Prologue lead by opera singer, Atteona, Act I (Don’s Prayer), Act II (THE RANT) and Act III (Lesson Learned) caught my attention while skimming through the tracklist, prior to listening to the album. I felt that the names of the tracks was a cleverly artistic move. Act I possesses a jazzy overtone with the dominant saxophone over chill hip hop instrumental. Brionne matches the energy and tempo of the song and allows a smooth and articulate flow with grace. Act II follows behind the bar heavy track Potent and presents an aggressive and antagonizing tone to her delivery but not once does it skip a beat. As I’m listening to Donatella, I notice the song list seems to be in some kind of chronological order. The R&B/ Soul track Bria’s Interlude feat. Bria and the conscious driven track Young and Lost feat PreachThePoet play an essential part in the project as the album continues. Act III offers a side of reflection and introspection behind a feel good, remnant of 90’s hip hop instrumental. Fight Back is one of my favorite tracks: it emphasizes Brionne’s creativity in vocal experimentation as she flexes her sporadic vocal tones that fits well with the flow. Let’s not forgot the bonus with 2x as much energy, Woo Ha. Tap the button below to check out Donatella